Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

They refuse to publish new policies accompanied by detailed costings. Their irresponsible economic policies proposed in the last general election campaign would threaten hard won progress on job creation, tax reduction and economic growth. On vital social issues such as health and education, they refuse to consider the tough decisions required for effective investment and reform. It is extraordinary that on the basis of so short and scant a paper trail Fine Gael and the Labour Party are clocking up a split a week simply on the basis of the issues arising.

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